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Rancher: A new life - Devlog #4 - Wood Procesing & Playtest info

Rancher: A new life · published 28 Nov 2025, 10:07 UTC

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Howdy Ranchers!

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Take a seat, grab a cup of warm cocoa, and add Rancher: A New Life to your wishlist.

Let the crackling fireplace keep you cozy while we show you how to set it up.

🎮 The first closed playtests on Discord have already begun!

Huge thanks to everyone who joined and is helping us test the early version of Rancher.

🔜 The next wave of playtests will take place on Steam.

If you want a chance to join and get early access, sign up here:
⚠️ Note: The upcoming playtest wave will be limited to a smaller group of players — make sure to sign up early!

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Game update12 Sep 2026Patch 2026-09-12 11:00 UTCpickup wheel bolts interactions improvements Chicken food and manure stock piles are not blocking interactions for placed objects inside Game update11 Sep 2026Patch 2026-09-11 23:40 UTCPickup cleaning and repairing improvements Interactions raycasting improvements for objects above us (mainly for renovating, painting etc.) Large decorative planters can now be used to plant decorative plants Improvements to certain campaign quests (you should no longer be able to lose the fuse) Improved the pet food model in bowls A new hay trailer has been added, it can be towed by the cars a…Game update8 Sep 2026Patch 2026-09-08 18:20 UTC- You can now unjam the barn doors - The pigeons in the barn should be saved properly - Returned the old wallpaper to the living room for removal - Campfire should now load its log correctly - Fixed fuel bought at the gas station and placed around the map not working sometimes - Sickness after eating bad food is now saved - Trash in distant locations should not disappear after loading the game…